Without knowing a significant amount of additional information and document review it is impossible to provide a meaningful answer. This is also something that would be well beyond the scope of a free consultation, so you should expect to pay for about an hour of attorney time. With modern... Read more »

Yes provided it is in writing.

You can withdraw your offer if it has not been accepted. You need to do it in writing either by personal delivery, or certified and first-class mail. If there is a real estate agent involved for the other party you can serve them.

There is a court order that required your ex-husband to pay for the mortgage for the marital home until the date of its sale. Ex-husband failed to pay the mortgage and ..... you did not take him back to court immediately to address his noncompliance and ... each time that a buyer has expressed an... Read more »

You would need to file an ejectment action. Ejectment is the remedy that you use where you have someone trespassing on your property. Since your son is 33 years old, he should be out on his own. Your obligation to support him ended when he turned 18. He needs to be given formal notice that he has... Read more »

If the deed is not recorded, it is not notice to the world that title has changed. It may be valid as a transfer of title only as to the grantor.

Pay into escrow account. Notify Landlord in writing with proof of deposit by certified mail return receipt required that payment will be released once the required work is done.

You have raised several important questions which require more factual information as follows:

1) Possible merger of the lots

2) Confirmation that paper road is shown on a filed map

3) Cost of installing a road conforming to municipal requirements

4) Prescriptive... Read more »

Unless an attorney is licensed in both CA and NJ they cannot provide you with a meaningful answer.

Speak to a CPA for an analysis of the tax implications of your question.

The fee for my legal services is $950.00. There are also some disbursements that you will be required to pay such as a document preparation fee, cancellation/discharge fee for each mortgage you may have mortgage that exits if any, fee to municipality for smoke detector fee, if required by... Read more »

Either from Justia.com or Thomas Reuters that owns Westlaw. West Publishing is located in Eagan, Minnesota.

Anyone may improve the road subject to municipal requirements as the municipal 'owns' the right of way. If an application to vacate the private road, one half goes to each property that abuts the right of way. It would be worthwhile speaking to the municipal engineer to determine whether... Read more »

Speak to a real estate attorney to discuss what action you might pursue.

Speak to a real estate attorney. There is a statutory provision to resolve this issue.

There is no way to avoid probate and you will have to have a new deed recorded. Whether or not there is a mortgage may raise additional issues. You really need to have a virtual or in-person consultation with an experienced attorney. Good luck.

You are going to need to find a real estate litigation attorney, who specifically practices in that area of law. Use Justia to search for an appropriate attorney. Good luck.

The answer to your question depends on the interest that you will be getting in the new deed that your father is preparing. If the deed is a joint tenancy with the right of survivorship, then assuming you survive your father, you will get the entire property. If it is a tenancy in common, then you... Read more »

Yes, all parties with an interest need to sign the mortgage. However, only those who sign the note are obligated to repay the loan. In the event of nonpayment, all who signed the mortgae will be named as defendants.

Since you were not married when you purchased the property, you are tenants in common. If the deed does not mention the specific ownership interest of each party, you each have a 50% interest in the property.